Tamil Nadu, a South Indian state, is famed for its Dravidian-style Hindu temples. In Madurai, Meenakshi Amman Temple has high ‘gopuram’ towers ornamented with colourful figures.
The SA 8000 Standard is the central document of our work at SAI. It is one of the world’s first auditable social certification standards for decent workplaces, across all industrial sectors. It is based on the UN Declaration of Human Rights, conventions of the ILO, UN and national law, and spans industry and corporate codes to create a common language to measure social performance.
The SA 8000 certification is the Social Accountability System standard. It is applicable to companies of any size that wish to address the social and ethical aspects of their business. A Social Accountability System proves to customers that the company holds adequate provisions for the protection of workers’ rights. Further, it ensures ethical production of all goods manufactured by the company.
Manpower if Important “ M” of the Management , without Employee no one system can succeed . if your Employees are satisfied and happy , they will automatically produces success of the you company . Social Accountability International (SAI) is the International body made some basic standard based on the requirements of ILO . for Employee Welfare and social Security for Improvement in Environment , Monitory and Infrastructure of the workers . The System is helpful to make healthy relationship between Employee and Employers . in fact in India already made the several Laws for betterment of the Employees like – Factory Act , PF , Bonus , gratuity and Standing Order act ., Industrial relations , Minimum wages , contract labour act and others .
In the year 1989 by Social Accountability International (SAI), an affiliate of the Council on Economic Priorities, and is viewed as the most globally accepted independent workplace standard. It can be applied to any company, of any size, worldwide. SA 8000 certification addresses issues including forced and child labour, occupational health and safety, freedom of association and collective bargaining, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, compensation, and management systems.
Benefits of SA 8000 to manufacturers and suppliers
Benefits of SA 8000 for the retailers